Plona Partners

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Firm Ranking: AmLaw100 Firm Location: Houston Position: Legal Secretary Support Model: 3 Attorneys Pay Rate: $70,000 - $105,000 with additional OT and Bonus Onsite Logistics: Hybrid Hiring Manager: Office Administrator Job Description: • Coordinates and tracks numerous legal matters of all types. • Creates, edits, formats, and proofreads documents including agreements, contracts, plans, etc. • Prepares and finalizes legal documents for e-Filing and filing via PACER. • Communicates directly and on behalf of attorneys with third parties, including client representatives, other companies, and other institutions. • Creates, executes, and monitors systems to manage client workflow, tasks, and documentation. • Creates, edits, formats, and proofreads various documents, appropriately maintaining such documents within the firm’s file management system. • Organizes and coordinates conference calls and client meetings. • Prepares new client matter requests and coordinates approval, conflict search processes, and new matter letters. • Reviews and edits bills and related reports according to client billing arrangements and facilitates prompt responses to client billing inquiries. • Maintains a multitude of open client matters in Serengeti. • Maintains electronic and paper files following Firm and client service team guidelines. • Maintains and monitors attorney calendars. • Coordinates and/or books travel arrangements. • Prepares, tracks and maintains attorney expenses in Chrome River. Skills/Qualifications • 2+ years of legal secretarial experience in a law firm environment. • Experience in labor and employment law is required. • College degree preferred; High School diploma or GED required. • Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Chrome River, InterAction, and Carpe Diem. • Proficient in web-based conference call/web-sharing applications.